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Podocarpus drouynianus

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Podocarpus drouynianus
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P. drouynianus
Binomial name
Podocarpus drouynianus
F.Muell.

Podocarpus drouynianus is a species of podocarp native to the relatively high rainfall southwestern corner of Western Australia, where it is known by the name Wild Plum, although it is not a true plum. It grows around creeks in sandy or gravelly soil. It is usually a shrub, not often forming a single trunk, instead growing multiple branches from around the base. It is very slow-growing. The leaves are needle-like, 4–8 cm long, sharply pointed, green above and with glaucous stomatal bands beneath. The cones are berry-like, with a fleshy, edible purple aril 2-2.5 cm long and one (rarely two) apical seeds 1 cm long.

Cultivation

Ideally Podocarpus drouynianus should be grown in partial shade with plenty of water. Unusually for the genus, it tolerates quite dry conditions. It survives temperatures of up to 45 °C, and grows well in full sun or partial shade.

References

  • Template:IUCN2008 Database entry includes justification for why this species is listed as data deficient
  • "Podocarpus drouynianus F.Muell". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Edit this at Wikidata